Der Mantarochen (Manta birostris) ist eine Rochenart aus der Unterfamilie der Teufelsrochen.
Gefilmt auf den Malediven
„Manta" ist spanisch und bedeutet „große Decke". Die Kopfflossen brachten den Tieren schließlich den Namen „Teufelsrochen" ein.
With distinctive "horns" (from which the common name 'devil ray' stems), on either side of its broad head, the manta is a prized sighting by divers. These unique structures are actually derived from the pectoral fins. During embryonic development, part of the pectoral fin breaks away and moves forward, surrounding the mouth. This gives the Manta ray the distinction of being the only jawed vertebrate to have novel limbs (the so-called six-footed tortoise (Manouria emys) does not actually have six legs, only enlarged tuberculate scales on their thighs that look superficially like an extra pair of hind limbs). These flexible horns are used to direct plankton, small fish and water into the Manta's very broad and wide mouth. The manta can curl them up to reduce drag while swimming.
by deepfreaks
@Apfelbaum1997 Mantarochen können 5-9 Meter groß werden und bis zu 3 tonen wiegen.
highheelstar 2 months ago
@appleipodtouchapple Echt Coll! Weißt du wie groß so ein Rochen sein kann? Habe noch nie einen in echt gesehen :-(
Ich will aber mal tauchen lernen :-)
Apfelbaum1997 7 months ago
ich war bis vor 2 tagen auch noch auf den malediven und hab auch jede menge rochen gesehen !
appleipodtouchapple 9 months ago
no plane will ever be a s awesome as the mantas.
NEVER.
waddlerobloxxxx 10 months ago
me too
=)
coollmrler 2 years ago
I love these things
they remind me of peace
agskater1914 2 years ago 2
ooooooooooooooooooooo
KiloriloFFXI 3 years ago
very nice :)
CarlosCarnell 3 years ago